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Drive Shaft and Axle

Repair Procedures

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
16steps
~106min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  3. Support the rear lower arm (A) with a jack, as shown in the illustration, then remove the rear lower arm and rear bracket mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 107.9 - 118 N·m

  4. Loosen the crossmember and rear lower arm mounting nut (A), then remove the coil spring (B) after lowering the jack.

    Tightening torque: 107.9 - 118 N·m

  5. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N·m

  6. Disconnect the parking brake cable. (Refer to Brake System - Rear Disc Brake)
  7. Remove the rear brake caliper. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")
  8. Remove the rear brake disc assembly (A) after loosening the screw (B).

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.9 N·m

  9. Remove the rear strut assembly (C) after loosening the bolts (A, B). Tightening torque: A: 49.0 ~ 64 N·m N·m (5.0 ~ 6.0 kgf·m, 36.2 ~ 43.4 lbf·ft); B: 137.2 ~ 157 N·m N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)
  10. Remove the cotter pin (B) and castle nut (C) from the auxiliary arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 78.5 - 98 N·m

  11. Using SST (09568-4A000), disconnect the auxiliary arm (A) from the carrier assembly.
  12. Remove the holder assembly (A) from the trailing arm after removing the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 54 N·m

  13. Loosen the hub bearing fixing, then remove the hub bearing from the joint (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 59 N·m

  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Check the hub for cracks and worn splines.
  2. Check the rear axle beam for cracks.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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